YEARLY HIGH
0.3944 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3519 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3691 CAD

2022 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.3944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.3519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3584 to the December average rate of 0.3858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3944 was up 7.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,972 CAD
2021 Average 1,777 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,759 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.59 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3921
0.3554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3606, compared to 0.3776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0244 CAD (High: 0.3929 / Low: 0.3685). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 CAD (High: 0.3631 / Low: 0.3581).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.3890) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0362 (+10.25%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.3890
2021 Avg (October) 0.3528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3638 0.3534 0.3584
February 0.3631 0.3581 0.3616
March 0.3654 0.3533 0.3593
April 0.3664 0.3547 0.3588
May 0.3706 0.3549 0.3642
June 0.3696 0.3519 0.3610
July 0.3689 0.3607 0.3644
August 0.3733 0.3622 0.3668
September 0.3929 0.3685 0.3781
October 0.3944 0.3832 0.3890
November 0.3898 0.3768 0.3814
December 0.3897 0.3809 0.3858